Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) took to the House floor today to speak out against the FBI’s decision not to prosecute former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker, our nation’s top law enforcement officials took a dangerous turn last week when they essentially rewrote the law for the well-connected and… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the horrific police shooting in Dallas, Texas: “I'm heartbroken over the senseless murders of these five Dallas police officers. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and all those who have been injured. As Texans, we mourn the loss of these fallen heroes and offer our prayers to… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to FBI Director James Comey’s decision that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should not be prosecuted for her "extremely careless" mishandling of classified information: “We are at a dangerous place as a nation when the nation’s top law enforcement officials essentially rewrite the… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s new policy to allow transgender individuals to openly serve in the military:  “This is yet another needless distraction by this President that puts his personal liberal social agenda ahead of military preparedness and training. The military should not be… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the President’s executive amnesty actions: “Today’s decision is a major victory for the American people, the rule of law and the protection of the U.S. Constitution.  I’ve been clear from the start that President Obama’s decision to… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Orlando terrorist attack: “The Orlando terrorist attack is yet another sobering reminder that our nation is under attack from Islamic Jihadists. This follows similar terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Chattanooga, Ft. Hood and Boston. As our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Wednesday, June 8th, voted to pass the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), legislation that he cosponsored to allow states the opportunity to pursue cost-effective and practical ways to implement the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s ozone standards. “As the representative of the 36th District of Texas, which… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today announced the successful appointments of seven high school students from the 36th District of Texas whom he nominated earlier this year to attend U.S. service academies. “One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate exceptional young men and women to be considered for… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Tuesday, May 25th, voted to pass the Zika Vector Control Act (H.R. 897), which removes federal regulatory barriers so that it is easier for our local communities to combat the spread of Zika through mosquito control. The Zika virus disease, which is primarily spread through infected mosquitoes, can cause serious birth defects and has been… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Friday introduced the Student Privacy Protection and Safety Act (H.R. 5294) to ensure local schools, as well as public and private colleges, are not forced to carry out the Obama Administration’s misguided transgender bathroom policies. “The Obama Administration’s reinterpretation of current law would jeopardize the privacy and modesty of… Read more »